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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,326.90 and 805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,326.90 and 805.96 is: 1,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,326.90 = 805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,326.90 = 805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,326.90 × 805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 1,069,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,428.32/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.27

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